Melissa Gronlund

The recent Aliph conference in Abu Dhabi indicated how grave a risk climate emergency poses to the people and cultures of the world

Exhibitions in the UK shine a spotlight on the importance of lettering in the development of modern art in the region

Once a term used to describe smaller artists, today regionalism is creating opportunities for a diverse range of fairs, artists and galleries

From Palestinian literature to Iraqi art, here are the must-see sessions

The loquacious YouTube edutainment character will have children — and willing parents — singing along at Etihad Arena

The Ghanaian-born artist is known for his critiques on racial politics

From Saudi pioneers to Bahraini architects, the city will host fascinating array of creatives

The overdue exhibition of one of the Arab world's great 20th century artists pairs tragedy of modern warfare with artwork of ancient Mesopotamia

Storytelling is the focus, says Aya Al Bakree, chief executive of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, which is organising the event

News of the London bookshop's closure has sparked waves of sadness around the world

A playground conceptualised for the art exhibition by Jordan collective Malaeb aims to show how art can serve communities

A bold new culinary project comes to Abu Dhabi Art

Auctions are smashing records at a time when many are fearful of an oncoming recession, but how long can it last?

The sites aim to connect the burgeoning West African art scene to other spaces beyond the continent

Tarek Abou El Fetouh, Sharjah Art Foundation's first head of performance, has enlisted five artists for his inaugural roster